Govt to hold apex health council meet on NHM, food and drug reforms
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The government will convene the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) on Monday to deliberate on key policy priorities, including the National Health Mission (NHM), food and drug reforms and…
Gehlot questions BJP over delay in Kanhaiya Lal murder trial, alleges ‘political exploitation’
Jaipur, June 27 (IANS): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, questioning the delay in the trial of the Kanhaiya Lal murder case and accusing the ruling party of using the incident for ‘political…
‘This is why people don’t want to see them in power’, Rijiju roasts Congress over ‘dictatorial’ boast
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday took a swipe at the Congress party and questioned its democratic integrity and adherence to the nation’s constitutional traditions, while pointing to a ‘dictatorial’ boast…
Bharat Tiwari encounter: Post-mortem report reveals five bullet wounds
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the encounter death of Bharat Tiwari in Bhojpur, a major revelation emerged on Saturday that the young man’s body was riddled with five bullets. IANS has accessed the post-mortem report,…
Leena Chandavarkar reveals Kishore Kumar loved ‘paan’ but was completely against tobacco & ‘choona’
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Leena Chandavarkar, also known for being legendary singer Kishore Kumar’s wife, shared an unknown fact about the stalwart singer and his love for ‘paan’ but being against tobacco, ‘chuna’ and all other…
Lashkar terrorist seen attending funeral of Shoaib Akhtar’s brother in Islamabad
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy…
Elizabeth Banks says ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ changed her life
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Elizabeth Banks celebrated 25 years of Wet Hot American Summer, recalling how the cult comedy changed her life. The actress on Instagram also invited her fans for the anniversary reunion in Los Angeles ahead of the…
HM Amit Shah launches ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gujarat, expanding cooperative ride-hailing initiative
Gandhinagar, June 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gujarat, marking the cooperative ride-hailing platform’s entry into the state and outlining plans to expand the service to…
Ameesha Patel soaks in the New York sun, enjoys summer vibes
Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel is currently enjoying her getaway in the Big Apple as she is soaking up the summer vibes and the sunny day in New York. Ameesha shared a glimpse into her holiday with a video montage featuring the…
Kolkata warehouse roof collapse: Death toll rises to 16, rescue operations still continuing
Kolkata, June 27 (IANS) The death toll in the collapse of an under-construction warehouse at Taratala on the southern outskirts of Kolkata has risen to 16, the Kolkata Police confirmed on Saturday, even as rescue operations entered the third day. Till…